Chemistry (12th Edition)

by
Wilbraham

Published by
Prentice Hall

ISBN 10:
0132525763

ISBN 13:
978-0-13252-576-3

Chapter 21 - Electrochemistry - 21 Assessment - Page 754: 34

Answer

The alkaline battery is designed like the dry cell with the major difference in comparison to the typical dry cell is that potassium hydroxide is used as the electrolytic paste. This change improves the design of the dry cell.

Work Step by Step

The alkaline battery is designed like the dry cell with the major difference in comparison to the typical dry cell is that potassium hydroxide is used as the electrolytic paste. This change improves the design of the dry cell.